At the ranch, IT IS REQUIRED that our guests be current on their rabies, bordetella, and distemper/parvovirus vaccines.
Although not required, there are also a few other noncore vaccines that are available for dogs that could be beneficial.
Always consult with your veterinarian to determine which vaccines your animals should have, and to establish a successful vaccination routine.
Information about these items can be found below and this information was gathered through PetMD.
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Core Vaccines (Required By All Our Guests)
Core vaccines are required for all dogs and puppies. Core vaccines include:
Canine distemper/adenovirus-2 (hepatitis)/parvovirus/parainfluenza vaccine (given as one vaccine, commonly referred to as DA2PP, DHPP, or DAPP)
Rabies virus vaccine
Noncore Vaccines (Optional, But Could Be Beneficial)
Noncore vaccines (also called lifestyle vaccines) are considered optional and given based on factors such as your pet’s lifestyle and where you live. Several noncore vaccines protect against highly contagious or potentially life-threatening diseases.
To determine which lifestyle vaccines are appropriate for your dog, your vet will look at a variety of factors, including:
Geographic location and risk of disease in these areas
Whether your pet goes to doggy day care, dog parks, or boarding or grooming facilities
Whether your pet’s lifestyle includes traveling, going on hikes, or being exposed to wilderness or bodies of water
The overall health of your pet
Noncore vaccines include:
Bordetella bronchiseptica (kennel cough) vaccine
Leptospira (Leptospirosis) vaccine
Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme) vaccine
H3N2/H3N8 (canine influenza) vaccines
Crotalux atrox (rattlesnake) vaccine
How Long Does It Take A Vaccine To Produce Immunity?
Vaccines are never guaranteed 100% effective, but they generally add a level of protection. Within a few hours of vaccination, the earliest phases of the immune response are stimulated. It is usually 10 to 14 days before a level of protection is established. Killed vaccines may not provide adequate protection until after the second dose. In young puppies, maternal antibodies may hinder protection until later in the vaccine series. Therefore, it is advisable to keep even a vaccinated puppy away from dogs or puppies of unknown vaccination history until it has finished its vaccination course.
